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The 2023 Hangout Festival, taking place on the Gulf Shores of Alabama on May 19-21, 2023, has revealed their headlining performers including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Paramore, Sza and Calvin Harris.

Red Hot Chili Peppers will head up the 2023 event, supporting their two 2022 albums Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen.  Paramore will perform in support of their forthcoming album This Is Why, which is set to drop early 2023. Other rock acts on the bill include Mayday Parade, The Maine, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, COIN, The Kid Laroi, The Backseat Lovers and more set to take the stage.

The Hangout Festival also features exclusive offerings include a stage-side swimming pool, hot tubs, golf cart concierges between festival stages and gourmet meals prepped by award-winning chefs, along with an air-conditioned dining room and a premium open bar.  For ticketing and other information, head to the Hangout Festival website.

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Pantera has been announced as the first headliner of Rock Fest from July 13-15 in Cadott, WI, dubbed ‘the largest rock and camping event in the country.’  Festival organizers shared on social media: “It’s been 21 years Rockers, you ask and we deliver… @panteraofficial will perform at Rock Fest 2023!! Christmas is in July! ”  Additional Rock Fest headliners will be announced at a later date.

The newly formed group featuring original members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown with Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante will be playing the US for the first time in over 20 years as part of Metallica’s M72 World Tour in 2023 and 2024. Pantera will join Mammoth WVH for each US city’s opening Friday night concert through August 2024.

Three day general admission tickets are on sale now. VIP, 3-Day Pit Passes, Reserved Lawn, Lure Lock Top Tier Lounge and Electric Camping tickets have sold out.  Head here for more information.

PANTERA To Headline Rock Fest 2023

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The Rolling Stones will release their star-studded New Jersey show from their 50th-anniversary tour as a live album ten years later. The double-disc set is called Grrr Live! which is a nod to the band’s 2021 best-of-collection titled Grrr!. Check out a trailer for the live album – here.

Grrr Live! is set to drop on February 10th, 2023. The live album is available to preorder in 3LP and 2CD formats and the concert film has been remixed and re-edited for a DVD and Blu-ray release.

The album will feature the band’s December 15th, 2012 show at Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center which featured surprise guests including Lady Gaga, who joined the band for “Gimme Shelter,” John Mayer and Gary Clark Jr. for “Going Down,” the Black Keys for “Who Do You Love?” and Bruce Springsteen for a performance of “Tumbling Dice.” The show was broadcast via pay-per-view back in 2012 but has been unavailable until now. Three additional songs from the previous show on December 13th, 2012 will be featured as bonus tracks on the DVD, including a rendition of “Respectable” with John Mayer.

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Paramore have shared the video for their song “The News,” directed by Mike Kluge and Matthew DeLisi, from their upcoming album, This Is Why. In the video, Hayley Williams appears as someone who has been overwhelmed by continuous TV watching and screen time, donning a “Turn Off” sweatshirt at different points while an alter ego baits her about her viewing habits. You can watch the video clip – here.

Paramore’s Hayley Williams said in a press release: “‘The News’ is one of those songs that came together pretty quickly and felt exciting from the start. It feels like a happy medium between classic Paramore angst and bringing in some influences we’ve always had but never exploited. Watching Zac [Farro] track drums for this one was one of my favorite memories from the studio. Lyrically, it probably explains itself. The 24-hour news cycle is just impossible to comprehend. And I feel a pang of guilt when I unplug to protect my headspace. The common reaction, or non-reaction, seems to be dissociation. Not one of us is innocent of that and who could blame us?”  ‘The News’ is available to download – here.

Paramore’s LP This Is Why will drop Feb. 10, and you can currently pre-order the album here. Paramore will also be hitting the road in support of their new music again in 2023, featuring support from Bloc Party, Foals and more. For ticket info, head – here.

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Bush hit the road in 2022 supporting their new album, The Art of Survival, and they will be back on tour in North America in early 2023. The group shared via their social media: “You know we couldn’t stay away for long. Bush have announced an early 2023 North American headlining tour with support from Jerry Cantrell, Candlebox and Silversun Pickups at select dates.”  Bush’s LP The Art of Survival features the Top 10 single “More Than Machines” and the follow-up “Heavy Is the Ocean.” The album is currently available – here.

Jerry Cantrell, Candlebox and Silversun Pickups will be playing select dates on the tour. Cantrell is promoting his 2021 solo effort, Brighten, while Candlebox last released Wolves in 2021. Silversun Pickups most recent release was Physical Thrills, which arrived back in August.

General public on-sale tickets are available now.  For information, head here.

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Queensryche have shared their U.S. headlining tour dates for spring 2023 in support of their latest album, October’s Digital Noise Alliance.  Serving as support for Queensryche will be Marty Friedman (ex-Megadeth) and the metal band Trauma.

Queensryche said in a press release: “We are very excited to be doing this headline tour in support of our most recent album, ‘Digital Noise Alliance!’ This touring package is amped up and very much looking forward to seeing all of you! Come on out and let’s have a great time together, as live music is as vibrant as ever once again!”

Queensryche also released a new music video for their most recent Digital Noise Alliance single, titiled “Sicdeth.” Queensryche lead vocalist Todd La Torre has said the song is “an abstract tale about convicted killers and the fallout of those attached on both sides.”  You can watch the “Sicdeth” music video – here.

Tickets are on sale now.  Head to queensrycheofficial.com for more information.

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